Schedule

  • Attendees are invited to arrive from 8:30am to enjoy complimentary barista beverages and mingle before the formalities begin.

  • Welcome and introduction to the conference, including a Welcome to Country lead by Ivan-Tiwu Copley OAM, and opening remarks to commence the day.

  • The following Aquatic Awards of Excellence and AUSTSWIM Learn to Swim Awards will be presented in recognition of outstanding achievements across the industry.

    • Watch Around Water

    • Pool Lifeguard of the Year

    • Pool Employee of the Year

    • Community Aquatic Program of the Year

    • South Australian Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

    • South Australian New Teacher of the Year

    • South Australian Teacher of Infant and Preschool

    • South Australian Large Swim School

    • South Australian Small to Medium Swim School

    • South Australian Swim School Program of the Year

  • Enjoy a selection of specialty biscuits and fresh fruit, alongside juice refreshments.

    *Complimentary barista beverages will also be available during this break.

  • Hear from Sam Fricker, Australian Olympic diver, Commonwealth Games medallist, and leading digital creator. Speaking on high performance, resilience, overcoming failure, and goal setting.

  • Choose from three streams to attend:

    The Future of Water Safety and Drowning Prevention

    • Closing the Gaps in Water Safety

      • Presented by Perrin Abbas - Training and Engagement Specialist at Communities Council of SA

    • The Future of Public Aquatic Facilities

      • Presented by Rj Houston - COO of Royal Life Saving Society Australia

    The Future of Aquatic Facilities and Operations

    • Aquatic Risk, Safety and Compliance

      • Presented by Stuart Ferenci — Boating and Aquatics Safety Coordinator at Surf Life Saving SA

    • Operational Excellence Under Pressure (Panel Discussion)

      Featuring:

      • Riley Giersch - Regional Operations Manager for South Australia, Representing BlueFit

      • Nathan Hart - Venue Manager at the Summit Aquaitc and Leisure Centre, Representing Belgravia Leisure

      • Ben Whalan - Centre Manager at The Valleys Lifestyle Centre and Riverton Memorial Pool, Representing YMCA South Australia

    The Future of Aquatic People and Performance

    • Aquatic Participation and Retention (Panel Discussion)

      Featuring:

      • Carol Veldhuyzen - Manager of iSwim @ Immanuel College

      • Sophie Wanstall - Aquatic Facility & Swim School Manager at Westminster School Sports & Swimming Centre and WestSwim Swim School

      • Jasmin Rogers - Regional Swim School Manager at BlueFit

    • High Performing Aquatic Teams

      • Presented by Tiffany Oldrey - Aquatic Programming Manager at YMCA Aquatic and Events Services Ltd

  • Guests are invited to enjoy a build-your-own nourishment bowl featuring Mexican chilli con carne beef, oven-baked rice, and a selection of fresh vegetables.

    Soft drink refreshments and complimentary barista beverages will be available throughout lunch service.

    *Complimentary barista beverages will conclude after lunch at 2:00pm

  • Choose from three streams to attend:

    The Future of Water Safety and Drowning Prevention

    • The Future of Drowning Prevention

      • Presented by Daniel Mulvey - CEO of Lynxight

    The Future of Aquatic Facilities and Operations

    • The Next Generation of Facility Performance

      • Presented by Adam Trottman - Director, Infrastructure and Planning, Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing

    The Future of Aquatic People and Performance

    • Building a Sustainable Aquatic Workforce

      • Presented by Adam Luscombe - YMCA Aquatic and Events Services Ltd

  • Participate in interactive industry workshops designed to share practical knowledge, innovative ideas and professional insights.

    Enjoy a selection of savoury arancini balls, sweet bakery treats, bars and slices, alongside tea.

  • Hear from big wave surfer turned award winning keynote speaker, Mark Mathews. Presenting unforgettable lessons on courage, resilience, and high performance.

  • Join us as we conclude the conference and reflect on the day’s key highlights, achievements and industry connections.

  • Continue the conversation at our post-event networking session in the Bonython Room, featuring antipasto platters and beverages in a relaxed social setting.

    *Included with Full Day and Post Lunch ticket registrations.

    Post Event Golf Experience

    Unwind after the conference with a 1 hour golf experience at Glenelg Golf Club, one of Adelaide’s premier golfing and function destinations.

    *Tickets for this activity are sold separately.

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